Technical Lead Electrical Safety

At TÜV SÜD Group we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark.

We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD Group.

The Technical Lead
- Electrical Safety is responsible for leading the technical excellence, operational performance, and growth of the Electrical Safety department. This role provides technical direction and mentorship to a team of engineers and specialists, ensuring the delivery of high-quality testing, evaluation, and certification services that meet regulatory requirements and customer expectations.

Working closely with the Site Manager, the Technical Lead drives project execution, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and business objectives. The successful candidate serves as a trusted technical expert, supports business development activities, and fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity.

• Provide support to Sales staff in preparing quotations.
• Participating in customer kickoff calls and advise the client of any necessary test modes or conditions that must be met to properly test their equipment.
• Review and approve test reports for projects executed by other engineers.
• Assist in training less experienced technical staff.
• Stay up to date with current product standards, test procedures, instrumentation, and technology by participating in internal training sessions, attending webinars, and reading technical articles.
• Serve as a primary technical resource and escalation point for Electrical Safety‑related customer and internal technical matters.
• Actively participate in all internal and external audits and support Scope Expansion efforts.
• Assist in coordination, scheduling and support of lab activities (such as calibrations and verifications).
• Aptitude and knowledge of Electrical Safety certification for different product categories, such as Industrial Products, ITE, Household and others.
• Guide the technical strategy and development of the Electrical Safety team.
• Work with the team to identify and implement technical innovations.
• Support successful project execution through effective technical planning, prioritization, collaboration, and communication.
• Contribute to maintaining an organized, safe, and efficient laboratory workspace.
• Promote operational consistency, accountability, and effective communication within the laboratory environment.
• Good knowledge of laboratory test and measurement equipment including but not limited to Environmental simulation, Dielectric and Insulation Testers, analyzers, data logging equipment, energy measurement.

Support the TÜV SÜD vision and mission statement. Adhere to all TÜV SÜD policies and procedures as outlined in the various Corporate Policies and the Employee Handbook. All employees are responsible for general cooperation and support of all TÜV locations. All employees are expected to work in a manner that supports a safe and healthy work environment for themselves and others.

This includes following established rules, policies and practices of environmental, health and safety in the workplace.

• Develop and mentor junior engineers through technical coaching, project guidance, and structured knowledge sharing.
• Support the growth of technical competency and independent execution capability within the Electrical Safety team.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, technical standardization, and operational efficiency.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to…